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Retail Education

Lighting and home furnishings retailers of all sizes in all locations around North America face similar problems and have similar concerns. They need to know the latest industry news and have access to the latest product introductions, always keeping up with what's new and what's next. In this section, retailers will have access to news and feature stories to keep them up to date on this evolving industry.

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What's trending in your state? (Photo: Joybird)

Top 3 Design Trends in Every State

The latest research on top design trends from Joybird surprised a lot of designers this week. The online furniture retailer's newest findings break down the top three most searched design trends by…
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We all have a story to tell. In this issue, check out our profiles on the Showroom of the Year Award winners, where they offer their thoughts on the future and share the biggest risks they've taken.

Storytime

"Tell me a bit about yourself.”   No matter how many times I’ve been asked that question (or a variation of it) in networking circles, I will unabashedly say that my inner monologue still hesitates…
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Home Depot announced its new partnership late last month.

Home Depot and Laurel & Wolfe Announce Digital Interior Design Partnership

Over the last few years, online interior design services such as Home Polish and Havenly have challenged the notion that interior design is an in-person experience. While these companies have seen…
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Learn more about your website visitors with Facebook Pixel. (Photo: Hamza Butt via Sole Treadmill)

Facebook Ads Manager: How to Set Up a Facebook Pixel

With 1.94 billion monthly active users, Facebook continues to be the dominate social media platform. No matter your target demographic, you can find them posting, sharing and commenting on Facebook,…
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The stage was set at Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom for a night of fun.

The 17th Annual Goombay Bash Breaks Fundraising Record

The 17th annual Goombay Bash shattered its fundraising record on Saturday night, raising over $700,000 to be donated to the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.…
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Through using screen readers and software, web users with visual impairments are able to navigate the Internet. It's up to retailers to make sure their sites are easy to use. (Photo: Perkins School for the Blind)

What You Should Know About Web Accessibility and the Law

In our June issue, we talked to web accessibility experts about the importance of making your website easy to navigate for everyone, including those with visual impairments. Making sure that…
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Legrand's adorne collection will now be able to talk to Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Legrand's Smart Move and What It Means for Smart Lighting

An estimated 10 million Amazon Alexa-powered devices have been sold, according to a recent report from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. This past July, the company sold three times as…

To Cure Cancer

On Saturday, July 29, the 17th Annual Goombay Bash will take over Chicago's Navy Pier Grand Ballroom in Caribbean-style fashion to raise money for cancer research. Organized by nonprofit The H…
(Photo: Pexels)
(Photo: Pexels)

How to Improve Your YouTube Traffic

You know how much work it can take to produce just one video for your business. There’s nothing more frustrating than putting in all that time in effort, only for the views to come up short. It’s…
Coming to AmericasMart Atlanta for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market? We've got you covered. (Photo: Schnitzel_bank via Flickr)
Coming to AmericasMart Atlanta for the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market? We've got you covered. (Photo: Schnitzel_bank via Flickr)

The Ultimate Guide to the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market

Experiencing the Atlanta International Gift and Home Furnishings Market for the first time can feel like a rush — a rush of anxiety. With so many buildings and seemingly endless floors, AmericasMart…
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